| Job Title : |
Criminal Investigations Special Agent |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Legal, Law Enforcement, Army |
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| Job Description |
Army criminal investigations special agent
An Army criminal investigations special agent investigates incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality that affect the Army. The specialist plays an important role in the security and well-being of all Army personnel. Duties include:
• Investigating activities related to crime, espionage, treason and terrorism
• Handling criminal intelligence
• Providing protective service
• Assisting the forensic laboratory
• Maintaining Army criminal records
Training
To become an Army criminal investigations special agent, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 15 weeks of a resident course. Classroom and on-the-job instruction covers:
• Material on civil and military laws
• Procedures and techniques on investigations
• Information on obtaining and processing evidence
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army criminal investigations special agent should:
• Be interested in law enforcement and crime prevention
• Be willing to perform risky work
• Remain calm in stressful situations
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army criminal investigations special agent with supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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